Francesca Levitas
Salt Lake City
Summary
Detail-oriented Undergraduate Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing laboratory work to advance research goals. Currently receiving funding and working toward an Honors Thesis in Biochemistry on the optimization and development of a novel Acetyl-CoA biosensor.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergrad Researcher
The University of Utah
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments toward the optimization of an acetyl-CoA biosensor (PancACe) and development of the second generation (mApple-PancACe).
- Utilized techniques such as: cell culture, DNA electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reaction, affinity chromatograph, gibson assembly, cloning, and primer design.
- Received UROP funding to perform individual research and to write an Honors thesis.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Teaching assistant
The University of Utah
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching assistant of the discussion-based class HONORS 1010
- Have displayed leadership, organization, and public speaking to lead an organized and successful class
Volunteer
University of Utah Food Pantry
01.2024 - Current
- Helped maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming pantry to assist people in need.
- Implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Over 100 hours of volunteer work in total
Undergrad Researcher
The University of Utah
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Participated in research projects by executing experiments.
- Performed DNA extraction on mushroom samples from various regions of the world. Used techniques such as gel electrophoresis on purified DNA samples, and PCR.
Undergrad Researcher
The University of Utah
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked under Dr. Blair in a biochemistry lab as a research volunteer through the Science Research Initiative (SRI) for first-year science students.
- Used techniques to isolate the proteins of bacteria flagellum, which included bacteria cloning, protein extraction and purification, and western blotting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Minor: Ecology)
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2026
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Cell culture
- DNA electrophoresis
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Gibson Assembly
- Experimental design
- Laboratory Safety
Timeline
Volunteer
University of Utah Food Pantry
01.2024 - Current
Undergrad Researcher
The University of Utah
11.2023 - 03.2024
Undergrad Researcher
The University of Utah
08.2023 - Current
Teaching assistant
The University of Utah
08.2023 - Current
Undergrad Researcher
The University of Utah
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Minor: Ecology)
The University of Utah
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